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MUD SKIRT
The Rally Air comes with an internal mud skirt to
keep out draughts. You can lay your carpet or
groundsheet on top of this skirt.
STORM TIE DOWN KIT (OPTIONAL EXTRA )
For extra security a Storm Tie Down Kit is
available. Attach each tie down to the side
release buckle already sewn to the awning. At
the other end of the tie down you will find a metal
‘D’ ring. Attach the
hook, connected to the
tension band, to the ‘D’
ring and then peg the
tension band using the
large peg supplied or
another suitable peg
(15). Ensure that the
storm strap is pegged
under tension but not
so that it distorts the
shape of the awning.
The tie downs should
always be used in
pairs.
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DEFLATION
To pack away the awning:
1. Ensure that all the interior isolation valves are open.
2. Close all doors and openings.
3. Close all window blinds.
4. Un-peg the guy lines and, if fitted, the tie down kit.
5. Un-peg the intermediate pegging points but keep the four corners in place.
6. Open the deflation valve on the main pole. The awning will start to deflate.
Wait until most of the air has been expelled.
7. Un-peg the four corners and slide the awning out of the awning rail.
8. Using two people, hold the awning at the tie down attachment points and lay
the awning down on the ground so that the outside of the roof is on the
ground and the front windows are upwards on top of the roof. Protect the
awning from dirt and damage, if necessary, before laying on the floor. Fold
each end inwards to create a rectangle. Roll the awning towards the
deflation valve to expel more air and then roll to fit in the carry bag.
9. Ensure that the awning is totally dry before storing in a cool, dry, dark space:
if possible opened out.
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SEAMS
The main seams of this awning have been factory taped to help prevent
leakage. Depending upon your expectations, it may be necessary to treat the
remaining seams with a seam sealant. Seam sealant should also be applied to
areas where the taping is damaged or has peeled away through wear and tear.
It can also be applied to areas where a leak may have developed. Seam
sealant is available from your dealer. The awning beading is sewn to the awning
with a special waterproof sewing thread. This thread swells when wet to fill the
needle holes but thread needs to become wet several times before it is totally
effective. This is known as ‘weathering’.
UV DEGRADATION
Awning fabrics can be weakened by prolonged exposure to sunlight. Under
normal holiday use your awning will give long service but use for extended
periods in strong sunlight will soon cause deterioration. In those cases it would
be wise to use a site as shaded as possible. UV degradation is not covered
under the warranty. The warranty does not cover awnings used on permanent
sites, displays or for commercial purposes.
CONDENSATION
Under certain conditions awnings will be affected by condensation inside. See
page 2 for more information about condensation. Condensation and its effects
are not covered under the warranty.
SAFETY
DO NOT COOK IN THE AWNING OR USE NAKED FLAMES. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS LABEL SEWN INTO THE INSIDE
OF THE AWNING.
